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Duffy Raises DEI Contract, Cost Concerns for Baltimore Bridge
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is raising concerns about Maryland’s oversight in replacing the Francis Scott Key Bridge and increasing costs for the federally funded project.
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September 22, 2025Walmart Adds °®¶ą´«Ă˝ Delivery for Ozempic, Insulin
Shoppers can receive refrigerated prescriptions along with groceries and other products in a single online order, which can be delivered in as fast as 30 minutes.
September 22, 2025Uber Freight, Tesla Launch EV Purchase Accelerator
The partners’ “Dedicated EV Fleet Accelerator Program” aims to entice carriers to speed adoption of battery-electric trucks by subsidizing the cost of the hardware.
September 22, 2025US Trailer Orders Hit Four Months of Year-Over-Year Gains
U.S. trailer orders reached four consecutive months of year-over-year gains in August, ACT Research reported. Preliminary net data showed an increase of 7% to 9,000 units.
September 22, 2025Trump Supports Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Deal
The proposed merger, which would create a massive single railroad company controlling shipments across the continental U.S., is being weighed by the Surface Transportation Board.
September 22, 2025FedEx Revenue, Net Income Increase for Q1 2026
“Our earnings growth underscores the success of our strategic initiatives, as we are flexing our network and reducing our cost-to-serve," CEO Raj Subramaniam said in a statement.
September 19, 2025US Lurches Toward Shutdown as Senate Dems Block GOP Stopgap
Congress moved closer to an Oct. 1 government shutdown as Senate Democrats and Republicans on Sept. 19 each blocked the other party’s rival plans to provide temporary funding.
September 19, 2025Canada, Mexico Lay Out Action Plan Before USMCA Review
The Canadian and Mexican leaders committed to coordination ahead of a high-stakes review in 2026 of their trade pact with the U.S. as President Trump’s tariff threats put the accord at risk.
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